v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Criticised p. pr. & vb. n. Criticising. ] [ Written also, more analogically, but less commonly, criticize. ] [ Cf. G. kritisiren. See Critic. ] 1. To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To express one's views as to the merit or demerit of; esp., to animadvert upon; to find fault with; as, to criticise conduct. Blackwood's Mag.
Syn. -- criticize, pick apart. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. 1. To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; -- formerly used with on or upon. [ 1913 Webster ]

Several of these ladies, indeed, criticised upon the form of the association. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. [ 1913 Webster ]

Cavil you may, but never criticise. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who criticises; a critic. [ 1913 Webster ]